Centre State Relations UPSC Questions

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Centre State Relations MCQ Questions


13.
Who among the following can direct that an Act of Parliament does not apply or applies with modifications to tribal areas in Meghalaya?
A.
Governor of Meghalaya
B.
President of India
C.
Chief Minister of Meghalaya
D.
Supreme Court of India
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ANSWER :
B. President of India
14.
Which article empowers Parliament to legislate for implementing international treaties, even on matters enumerated in the State List?
A.
Article 249
B.
Article 252
C.
Article 253
D.
Article 254
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ANSWER :
C. Article 253
15.
During the President’s Rule in a state, laws enacted by Parliament on state subjects remain operative until:
A.
End of President’s Rule
B.
Repealed or altered by the Parliament itself
C.
Automatically expire after 1 year
D.
Disapproved by Supreme Court
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ANSWER :
B. Repealed or altered by the Parliament itself
16.
Which Commission observed that federal supremacy is essential to prevent legal chaos and maintain harmony between Union and state laws?
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Administrative Reforms Commission
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ANSWER :
B. Sarkaria Commission
17.
Administrative relations between the Centre and states in the Indian Constitution are mentioned under which Articles?
A.
Articles 245-255
B.
Articles 256-263
C.
Articles 268-293
D.
Articles 352-360
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ANSWER :
B. Articles 256-263
18.
The executive power of a state is limited by which of the following conditions as per the Constitution?
A.
Must comply with central laws applicable in the state
B.
Should not impede the executive power of the Centre
C.
Both A and B
D.
Neither A nor B
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ANSWER :
C. Both A and B